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Solid Waste

CAPCOG is the state designated planning agency for solid waste management issues in the region. The CAPCOG Solid Waste Program reviews applications for landfill permits and solid waste grants. Each year CAPCOG provides over $440,000 in Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) funding for local government projects, including source reduction, recycling, local illegal dumping enforcement, solid waste studies, HHW collections, and public information efforts. CAPCOG provides technical assistance to local governments on solid waste issues, as well as continuing education opportunities for local governments and solid waste professionals.

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Regional Solid Waste Management Program Elements:

Household Hazardous Waste Programs and Collections

Solid Waste Grant Program

Solid Waste Grant Recipients

Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC)

Closed Landfill Inventory (CLI)

Regional Solid Waste Management Planning

Recycling and Waste Drop-off Locations (CAPCOG Region)

In addition, CAPCOG staff provides grant coordination, and technical assistance, and is involved with educational activities and regional environmental management coordination.